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Department: Engineering
Director: B. Caleb Thornhill, P.E., Director of Engineering
Agenda Item: An Increase for On-Call Wastewater Modeling Services (2026)
Recommended Action: Approval of Contract Modification
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Item Summary
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To approve an increase to the current awarded agreement amount of $99,000 by $91,000 for a total contract amount of $190,000 for On-Call Wastewater Modeling Services (2026), Project No. ENG-SS-00006, with one (1) City optional renewal from Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Engineering Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Agreement No. 2026-0188-XR; Contract Modification No. 1)
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Background
The Engineering Department recommends approval of Contract Modification No. 1 for the increase in the engineering professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $91,000 for the On-Call Wastewater Modeling Services (2026) project, ENG-SS-00006. Additionally, Engineering recommends approval of the renewal term beginning January 1, 2027, in the amount of $190,000.
Contract Modification No. 1 would authorize additional funding to Freese and Nichols, Inc. to perform wastewater studies assessing the potential impact of proposed developments on the city's wastewater infrastructure. These studies are conducted in conjunction with development requests and are in accordance with the City’s development review process.
If this contract modification is not approved, the City will lack the analysis needed to identify wastewater system capacity constraints, evaluate proposed developments, and prioritize improvements that reduce the potential for future sewer surcharging and overflows.
Financial Summary/Strategic Goals
Funding for this item is budgeted in the 2026-27 Sewer CIP. The first modification to the professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the On-Call Wastewater Modeling Services (2026) project, in the total amount of $91,000, will lea...
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